Kim Hyun Joong to make a small-screen comeback through new drama, ‘City Conquest’

After rumors in April, it seems Kim Hyun Joong will be officially making his return to the small screen.The singer who has focused mostly on his album promotions after his drama ‘Playful Kiss‘ came to an end in 2010 has recently been confirmed for a role in ‘City Conquest‘.

‘City Conquest’ is a drama that’s been adapted from the original comic by author Shin Hyung Bin. This new project brings together humanism and action, and it tells the story of main character Baek Mir who grew up resentful towards his father who left his mother and himself. He takes revenge against the evils of society which drove his family into destruction.

Kim Hyun Joong will be playing the role of Baek Mir, a strong individual who experienced all sorts of difficulties growing up without parents, but a man who becomes infinitely weak when it comes to love.

A representative from his agency Key East remarked, “Kim Hyun Joong is readily preparing to show you a more developed side of himself, as there are many fans who have been awaiting his small-screen comeback. Please look forward to it.”

Based on an original bestselling comic book, "City Conquest" has picked Kim Hyun-joong for its leading role. As soon as he confirms to join, the drama should take a rapid spin and start right away.

Kim Hyun-joong stopped acting for more than a year after the 2010 MBC drama "Naughty Kiss". He was talked about as being cast in the drama "Speed" earlier this year but the production was postponed and naturally, foundered.

"City Conquest" is a popular 270 series comic book that was first published in 1996. Total numbers add up to a million copies sold nationwide.

Yang Yoon-ho will be directing this drama and it will be written by Hwang Joo-ha.

Thanked to Kim Hyun Joong’s overseas popularity, Playful Kiss which suffered disaster rating in home country was successfully sold to 11 countries in 2010.

So, It’s no wonder that City Conquest, upcoming drama from Kim Hyun Joong, also successfully raised 10 million USD broadcasting rights from foreign countries such as Japan, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, even before the filming begins.

In City Conquest, Kim Hyun Joong will play Baek Mir, a young man abandoned by his father and grows up with anger. But altho he has a wild personality, he has a soft spot in his heart for love.

City Conquest is still completing the cast and planning to start filming next July in Japan.

Nam Goong-min is coming back for the first time in a year with "City Conquest". Last year's MBC "Can You Hear my Heart?" being his last piece of work, Nam is has been cast for the recent drama "City Conquest".

"City Conquest" has been dramatized from Sin Hyeong-bin's original comic that sold over a thousand copies. The drama is about the main character who resents his father for abandoning him and his mother when he was young and takes revenge on the evil of society.

Kim Hyun-joong has been cast for the role of Baek Mir and the drama is produced by Yang Yoon-ho and written by Hwang Joo-ha.

Nam Goong-min takes on the role of Cha Ji-ryong who conflicts between hate and ambition after losing his mother due to his father but is ever so caring in front of the female who reminds him of his mother.

Despite the fact that "City Conquest" is yet to film, pre-sales have occurred in Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and other countries for a total of 11.8 billion won. The first shooting will take place in July and will be released at the end of the year.

Actress Jeong Yoo-mi has been cast for the role of Lee Dan-bi in the drama "City Conquest" according to her agency Neos Entertainment. Lee Dan-bi has the occupation of a jewelry designer but is a character who dreams of the simplest truths.

"City Conquest" is an original based on writer Sin Hyeon-bin-I's popular comic about the hero who resents his father for abandoning him and his mother taking revenge on society. It is directed by Yang Yoon-ho and written by Hwang Joo-ha.

"City Conquest" hasn't been organized yet but will start shooting next month.

After selling the rights to a drama that hasn’t even gone into production, Kim Hyun-joong is finally set to start filming “City Conquest.” A spokesperson for the drama said Friday the first location for shooting will be in Japan, starting on July 10 and continuing about two weeks. “The filming will take place in Nikko and Edo Wonderland in Utsunomiya.

Tochigi Prefecture has kindly promised to offer its full support, no doubt as the program is one that is gathering much attention overseas,” said the spokesperson. Nikko is a city known for its historical attractions, with many shrines and temples designated as World Heritage Sites.

Other stars to take part in the drama are Nam Gung-min, Kim Seung-woo and Jung Yu-mi.

Earlier, Kim and his upcoming TV show made headlines when it was announced that four locales in Asia had signed contracts to purchase rights to the drama. By signing with Japan, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan ahead of time, Kim made 11.8 billion won (about $10 million).

A picture of Kim Hyun Joong giving Jung Yoo Mi a back hug has been revealed.

This picture of Kim Hyun Joong was taken during his filming of his upcoming drama 'City Conquest.' Starting from the 10th of July, 'City Conquest' was filmed for 15 days in a location in Japan. In this scene, Baek Mir (played by Kim Hyun Joong) is hugging Lee Dan Bi (played by Jung Yoo Mi) softly from the back.

Korean singer Kim Hyun-joong's new TV project is already creating a ripple of anticipation with an array of teaser photos being released by his agency, KEYEAST. A photo of Kim carefully monitoring his scenes on the set of "City Conquest" has been revealed in KEYEAST's press release Tuesday.

The officials noted in the statement that Kim is being praised among the staffs for always paying extra attention to his motions and practicing his action scenes with opposite actors before going into each shooting.

To build his image as a strong independent character named Baek Mir, Kim has thrown off his pretty-boy image and has been trying to give off a manly scent in "City Conquest," the officials said.

The TV adaptation of the comic of the same name by Shin Hyung-bin will center around Baek Mir going through difficulties in life as an orphan. Adding more big names to the already impressive roster, Actress Jung Yu-mi and actor Nam Goong-min are co-starring in the melodrama.

In the meantime, "City Conquest" crew has returned from shooting in Japan and is in negotiation with local broadcasting firms to decide which channel will air the new action drama.

Kim Hyun-joong and Kim Yoo-mi were seen hugging. The two were seen hugging each other tightly in a scene for the drama "City Conquest". This scene was taken in Japan and the touching moment between Baek Miru (Kim Hyun-joong) and Lee Dan-bi (Jeong Yoo-mi) was expressed so beautifully.

All in all, the drama tensed up due to the hug and the emotions and seriousness of the situation can be seen through his face. This brings out the curiosity in those who are just dying to see the drama. The situation was one where they had to suddenly bring out their emotions after having run a while but Kim Hyun-joong managed to tear up and the two worked well together.

Apparently all staff were satisfied by their repeated efforts to create a complete scene.

Kim Hyun-joong’s “City Conquest” Set to Host 16,000-seated Production Report Conference in Japan

Kim Hyun-joong’s upcoming drama “City Conquest” will excite its Japanese fans by hosting a large-scaled production report conference for the in Japan next month.

The drama’s conference will be held at the prestigious Budokan in Tokyo on October 4, according to a press release by the show’s promoter Feelboy Company Tuesday. The upcoming event is expected to make more noise for "City Conquest" in the country by bringing a number of 16,000 Japanese fans and about 400 reporters from major Japanese broadcasters there, such as NHK, TBS, and Fuji TV.

Along with the main casts of the drama, Kim Hyun-joong and Jeong Yumi, attend next Thursday's event, a ceremony that celebrates the first anniversary of Kim’s Japanese fan club is also set to open as well.

During the conference, a trailer for “City Conquest” will be unveiled to the public for the first time and Kim and Jeong will introduce their drama themselves. "City Conquest" goes around the story of an orphan named Baek Mir. To portray the character, Kim will reveal his wildness while showing onscreen love with Jeong.

In the meantime, an official of the promoter told the magazine that they will announce later this year about on which channel "City Conquest" will air.